Ando, Nara
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 Ando's location in Nara, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara |
| District | Ikoma |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 4.33 km² (1.67 sq mi) |
| Population (as of October 1, 2007) | |
| Total | 8,076 |
| Density | 1,870 /km² (4,843 /sq mi) |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Ilex integra |
| Flower | Dianthus |
| Ando Government Office | |
| Address | 〒639-1095 958 Higashi-ando, Ando-chō, Ikoma-gun, Nara-ken |
| Phone number | 0743-57-1512 |
| Official website: Town of Ando | |
Ando (安堵町 Ando-chō?) is a town located in Ikoma District, Nara, Japan.
As of October 1, 2007, the town has an estimated population of 8,076 and a density of 1870 persons per km². The total area is 4.33 km².
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[edit] Geography
Located in the northwestern portion of the Nara prefecture, it is relatively small town situated close to the center of the Nara Basin. The Tomio River and Yamato River flow through.
[edit] History
- 1889-Five villages are merged together in Heguri District, creating Ando village.
- 1896-Heguri District is united by Soejimo District, creating Ikoma District.
- 1986-Ando village is renamed Ando town.
[edit] Education
- Primary Schools
- Ando Elementary School
- Junior High Schools
- Ando Junior High School
[edit] Places of note
- Ando Cultural Museum
- Tomimoto Kenichi Memorial Museum
- Nakake House
[edit] External links
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